Corrugated metal deck assembly with integrated support channels

Abstract

A corrugated metal deck assembly including an elongated corrugated metal deck portion having substantially longitudinally extending, generally U-shaped peaks and valleys. One or more support channels are formed integrally with the corrugated metal deck portion prior to casting concrete thereon. Each of the support channels are configured with a generally U-shaped cross-section having generally opposed side walls having leg portions extending generally laterally inwardly from the corresponding side walls and defining a slot facing generally downwardly from the corrugated metal deck. The support channels are adapted for receiving therethrough and supportably engaging at least portions of anchors or support items. The slots may be provided with one or more internal threads into which externally threaded portions of anchors or support items may be screwed to fixedly attach the anchors or support items to the one or more integrated support channels.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A metal deck assembly for use in combination with a curable construction material and adapted for holding suspended construction equipment comprising:
 an elongated, corrugated metal deck portion having a length defining peaks and valleys; and 
 one or more support channels formed integrally with said corrugated metal deck portion prior to casting curable construction material thereon, each of said support channels extending generally parallel to said peaks and said valleys along the length of said corrugated metal deck portion and being configured with a cross-section having generally opposed side walls and leg portions extending generally laterally inwardly from said side walls and defining one or more slots facing generally downwardly from said corrugated metal deck portion, each of said slots being adapted for receiving therethrough and supportably engaging at least portions of anchors or support items before or after setting concrete on the metal deck assembly, wherein each of said support channels is configured with an inverted generally U-shaped cross-section. 
 
     
     
       2. A metal deck assembly for use in combination with a curable construction material and adapted for holding suspended construction equipment comprising:
 an elongated, corrugated metal deck portion having a length defining peaks and valleys; and 
 one or more support channels formed integrally with said corrugated metal deck portion prior to casting curable construction material thereon, each of said support channels extending generally parallel to said peaks and said valleys along the length of said corrugated metal deck portion and being configured with a cross-section having generally opposed side walls and leg portions extending generally laterally inwardly from said side walls and defining one or more slots facing generally downwardly from said corrugated metal deck portion, each of said slots being adapted for receiving therethrough and supportably engaging at least portions of anchors or support items before or after setting concrete on the metal deck assembly, wherein each of said support channels is configured with an inverted generally V-shaped cross-section. 
 
     
     
       3. A metal deck assembly for use in combination with a curable construction material and adapted for holding suspended construction equipment comprising:
 two or more elongated, corrugated metal deck portions, each having a length defining peaks and valleys; and 
 one or more support channels permanently attached between at least two of said deck portions prior to casting curable construction material thereon, each of said support channels extending generally parallel to said peaks and said valleys along the length of said corrugated metal deck portions and being configured with a cross-section having generally opposed side walls and leg portions extending generally laterally inwardly from said side walls and defining one or more slots facing generally downwardly from said corrugated metal deck portions, each of said slots being adapted for receiving therethrough and supportably engaging at least portions of anchors or support items before or after setting concrete on the metal deck assembly, wherein each of said support channels is configured with an inverted generally U-shaped cross-section. 
 
     
     
       4. A metal deck assembly for use in combination with a curable construction material and adapted for holding suspended construction equipment, as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein said metal deck assembly is provided with corrosion protection prior to setting concrete thereon. 
     
     
       5. A metal deck assembly for use in combination with a curable construction material and adapted for holding suspended construction equipment comprising:
 two or more elongated, corrugated metal deck portions, each having a length defining peaks and valleys; and 
 one or more support channels permanently attached between at least two of said deck portions prior to casting curable construction material thereon, each of said support channels extending generally parallel to said peaks and said valleys along the length of said corrugated metal deck portions and being configured with a cross-section having generally opposed side walls and leg portions extending generally laterally inwardly from said side walls and defining one or more slots facing generally downwardly from said corrugated metal deck portions, each of said slots being adapted for receiving therethrough and supportably engaging at least portions of anchors or support items before or after setting concrete on the metal deck assembly, wherein each of said support channels is configured with an inverted generally V-shaped cross-section.